A study of bacterial flora in chronic suppurative otitis media in a rural based pediatric population

Background: The study was conducted to study the incidence of Chronic suppurative otitis media in different pediatric age groups, to find out the pathogens in those cases, to rule out foci of infections and eliminate the source of infections by medical/surgical treatment.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at Rajah Muthiah Medical College in department of ENT between 2013-2015, among 50 rural based children who attended the outpatient department. Ear swab was taken in aseptic conditions and sent for gram staining and culture and sensitivity.
Results: Pseudomonas was the most common bacteria isolated followed by Staphylococcus aureus. There was equal sensitivity to both gentamycin and ciprofloxacin ear drops.